By Plenary Sessions: Peeter Ernits

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Social issues discussed include the establishment of new national holidays (Children’s Day, Easter Monday) and the ongoing delay in granting minimal rights to auxiliary police officers. Concerning the Name Act, emphasis is placed on the need to regulate identity changes to prevent problems associated with criminals and pedophiles acquiring new identities.

In social matters, [he/she] pushes back against the constant focus on the rights of homosexual individuals, instead demanding an action plan to address the concerns of heterosexuals. [He/She] also raises the issue of how Ukrainian youth are affecting unemployment among Estonian youth. Furthermore, [he/she] intervenes in parliamentary proceedings, demanding that a minister be formally reprimanded (called to order) for using racist language ("with his/her own white hand").

It indirectly addresses social issues, specifically mentioning addiction treatment and gambling in connection with the draft bill under discussion. It emphasizes the necessity for society to perceive these legislative changes as fair, which underscores the importance placed on social justice.

Social issues are addressed indirectly, by referencing the finance minister's alleged stance on the public's weight and diet. This reference is a rhetorical device used for criticizing economic policy, not a political position on public health matters.

Among social issues, concern over the rule of law and democracy dominates, with sharp criticism directed at "surveillance bills" and the creation of massive databases that are pushing the country toward an "authoritarian state." It emphasizes the need to listen to the will of the people and address the complete crisis of confidence. It supports greater involvement of citizens in political decision-making, for example, through direct presidential elections.

The issue of transitioning to Estonian-language instruction is raised, criticizing the associated budget correction. The social focus is directed towards supporting Estonia's poorer population through economic measures (such as lowering the VAT), setting this as a priority over foreign aid.

In social matters, the primary focus is on the concerns of people with disabilities and the government's alleged indifference toward them. He/She also expresses deep skepticism regarding the necessity of the international convention (against forced disappearance) in Estonia, arguing that such problems "do not occur in our cultural space," and indirectly linking the convention to immigration.

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Focuses on the substandard deliberation of socio-political bills (including amendments requiring mitigation for children and people with disabilities). Raises the issue of ignoring the will of the people (77,442 signatures) and requests data regarding the correlation between nutrition and academic results.